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  What a great first week at the Academy.  Just wanted to share some thoughts (feedback, prep, and pondering) ahead of 2.2.2.  

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Thoughts  for 2.2.2

- Site Navigation
   Don't forget the Forums & Faq
   RSS feeds at:  http://www.webcastacademy.net/node/1029

- Skype chat
   Anyone can add another intern to the chat
   How to participate in group skype chat screencast

- Audio specs
http://www.webcastacademy.net/audio_specifications

•  sample rate, bitrate
•  ID3 Tags
• filenames

Audio from a problematic post can be re-uploaded.  There's no need to create another post.

- Recording telephony calls
   3rd party apps (powergramo, pamela, etc.) have never been used to successfully stream. 
   Sorry  Winodws users, VAC's are most likely necessary.

• Recording both ends of a telephony call in Windows screencast
  
• Recording both ends of a telephony call in Mac screencast
  

Academy Membership Types:
    http://www.webcastacademy.net/node/1090

Passwords
    General info at http://webcastacademy.net/info  (intern access only)
    Transmitted by voice only - PLEASE write it down.  If lost or forgotten, ask for it in skype chat.

Streaming Practice
    Sandbox can be used anytime stream is available. Visit Chat Room, check listen page, stream away.
   Schedule a webcast by clicking create content/event
   Using the Webcast Academy Sandbox Screencast

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I am participating as a listener so far in this Webcast Academy. I have downloaded new tools, tried some, taught some and in general am a very initial learner in this realm. I love hearing the introductions and I plan to do what I can to work on my recording.

I gave a complete overview of the Interview on my personal blog

http://explorations.bloxi.jp/a/interview-with-justine-a-brazilian-leading-a-team-in-india/  

Hope you enjoy listening a talk on cultural differences in the business world.

Beijos,

Carla 

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after an intensive week with talking to people (great!), trying out audacity (easy), getting used to my voice (harder) and more or less successfully recording a conversation( more less than more), I'm slowly starting to feel comfortable with the different programs. It's tough, a lot harder than I had imagined, but on the other hand, less than a month ago, I didn't even know streaming was someting I can do, so I will persevere and succeed with the help of the others. Thanks for being there :-)

Looking back at week one, I wanted to take some time to write about what went well and what my challenges are.

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Let's see if this works.

Well - my telephony assignment is posted - you can find it in the audio section. I've been frustrated not having access to high speed. I am now sitting in an Internet cafe, but tonight will be back on dial-up and know I will miss most of what is going on. Next week, I am going to a reading camp, sponsored by the Quebec ministry of education. I'll be giving a couple of workshops for teachers. The camp is about teaching reading, but my workshops will be more on story and writing - one on digital storytelling and one on podcasting. Unfortunately they will be too short to allow for much hands on.

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This is a recording of a Skype call that I recorded with Cheryl Lykowski. It was recorded with Call Recorder and edited in Audacity.

well, I haven't completely managed to record a two-way discussion; however, I have recorded each way separately. In addition, I've been playing around with audacity, so there is some profit, even if I haven't quite managed it properly. 

I've recorded my 1st try with mrsdurff , which unfortunalely didn't record me (but there is proof that I was there!) Then I tried the skype lady, who actually let me do both, then I had a wonderful talk with Carla, but only got myself recorded.

Next time I bet I'll manage!!!!

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Hi Dear Webcasters,

My name is Jose Antonio. I am a Brazilian teaching EFL in Brasilia. This is my first time creating content at The Webcast Academy. I am a great fan of blogs and podcasting for teaching. I always try to use them to help my students learn. I also have learned a through this kind of media. I am looking forward to improving my webscasting skills.

Abraços from Brazil

Yesterday it was the day.

We did it! YES! :-)

Here is the recording of  my very first recording of a skype conversation using audacity. What a great feeling of achievement. What a great joy. And all thanks to my dear friends Carla and Dennis.

You are the best!

We are now ready for the next step. Llike Carla said. let's stream! :-)

Thank you all.

I am still new at PowerGramo and just kind of using it without reading the directions first. It seems to automatically record a skype call, except for the time I was actually planning on using that recording for the assignment...hmmm. This is a short call to my mom to try to explain what I am doing with the webcast academy. I tried to edit some in Audacity, but found it very dificult to do when 2 people are talking at once! Practice, practice, practice!

Hello Everybody,

This is my introduction. I did not do very well, but I am sure that I will be able to edit it as we move forward with the topic.

Thank you,

Jamila. 

Seeing or hearing the word virtual audio cables is now enough to make me shudder in fear and revulsion.

Everyone is doing such a wondeful job recording their telephone calls that I got to wondering, could I do that way too? So to prove it to myself, I did. I am calling Dani, a friend in PA. You will hear me ask about Sharon at the end. She is Laura's sister, with whom Dani & I previously worked. Her sister is in a coma at JHU with a 1% chance of survival. 

I owe Cathy a note of thanks for her help with this one.  I had a few technical issues at the beginning and she patiently guided me through.  It really helps to have someone who's "been there" when you're first getting started.  

 My husband walked in mid-recording and the door alarm sounded.  So, beware the 3 beeps near the end.  I tried to tone them down a little, but couldn't completely edit them out. 

As I get started in Webcast Academy 2.2, I am encouraged by the many other voices that have posted before me, some only hours ago. Here is my brief intro with some ideas of what I hope to do with webcasting. I look forward to catching up with the rest of you and joining in the conversation.

Troy 

Hello Everyone, 

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